Nigeria, Nov. 11 -- Nigeria U-17 women's national team head coach Busari Hakeem Ishola has expressed profound appreciation to the players, technical crew, football authorities, government, and Nigerians at home and abroad following the Flamingos' historic triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.

In a message of appreciation released on his social media pages on Tuesday evening, after Nigeria's landmark achievement, Busari described the opportunity to serve the country and make history through dedication, passion and teamwork as a privilege he would forever cherish.

The Flamingos made history by becoming the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, ending the continent's long wait for a title at the global women's ...